Maintenance Supervisor

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Supervisor to lead maintenance activities within a busy manufacturing environment in Chesterfield. You'll be responsible for driving equipment reliability, coordinating maintenance teams, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of production assets.

Client Details

Our client is a respected UK manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for engineering excellence, product quality, and continuous investment in its operations. They offer a stable working environment where employees are empowered to contribute to operational improvements and long-term business success.

Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of maintenance engineers and technicians across the site.
• Coordinate planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules to maximise equipment uptime.
• Manage and prioritise reactive maintenance activities, ensuring production disruptions are minimised.
• Monitor maintenance performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support fault-finding and technical problem-solving on manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Manage maintenance records, work orders, and engineering documentation.
• Assist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and installation activities.
• Liaise with production and management teams to achieve operational targets.
• Support the development and training of maintenance personnel.

Profile

The Successful Candidate:

• Previous experience in a Maintenance Supervisor, Engineering Team Leader, or similar leadership role.
• Strong background within manufacturing, heavy engineering, foundry, or industrial environments.
• Electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications, ideally supported by apprenticeship training.
• Proven experience managing maintenance teams and activities.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational performance.

Job Offer

What's on Offer:

• Competitive salary of £45,000 to £55,000
• Opportunity to lead a skilled and established engineering team.
• Secure position within a successful and well-invested manufacturing business.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Involvement in site improvement and capital investment projects.
• Pension scheme and additional employee benefits.
• Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression.